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5.0 Stars - Based on 387 Reviews

Your trusted partner for importing JDM vehicles from Japan

Sourcing Your Dream Car with Integrity and Expertise. Honest Service, Accurate Estimates, and an Endless Variety Of Vehicles.

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From Japan To You – 3 Easy Steps

Step 1

Discover & Select

Get in contact with us by registering on our search engine. Once you have registered, please check your inbox for information from your dedicated agent. Browse thousands of vehicles at 120+ weekly dealer auctions across Japan. Our bilingual experts are here to help you find the exact JDM treasure you`re seeking.

Step 2

Inspect & Secure

Select your dream vehicle and we'll have it professionally inspected. After sending your refundable deposit, move forward confidently with auction bidding or dealer purchase knowing you have the best information available. We provide complete transparency with auction sheet translations, inspection reports, and winning bid documentation.

Step 3

Export & Delivery

After a successful purchase, simply pay the invoice and we handle everything else. Your vehicle will be transported to the nearest port where photos will be taken, an additional inspection done and a booking on the next ship to your port will be made. We provide all necessary paperwork and can even help arrange import brokerage and inland transport.

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5.0 Stars - Based on 387 + Reviews

Sergey Kashchuk
4/19/2023
				This is a company with which I have been doing business for 4 years. Very reliable partners with whom it is easy and convenient for me to work. Highly recommend.
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Sergey Kashchuk
4/19/2023

						This is a company with which I have been doing business for 4 years. Very reliable partners with whom it is easy and convenient for me to work. Highly recommend.
					
Peter Hagemeyer
4/19/2023
				Importing through Japan Car Direct has been a great experience through and through. Their assistance in the auction and bidding process and arranging shipping is top notch. More importantly their knowledge of the Japanese car market and auction process was extremely helpful as a first time importer. I have my van now, and it’s been great. You get a dedicated agent, and my agent Mason has been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I had a million questions, and he had a million helpful answers. I can’t recommend them enough!
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Peter Hagemeyer
4/19/2023

						Importing through Japan Car Direct has been a great experience through and through. Their assistance in the auction and bidding process and arranging shipping is top notch. More importantly their knowledge of the Japanese car market and auction process was extremely helpful as a first time importer. I have my van now, and it’s been great. You get a dedicated agent, and my agent Mason has been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I had a million questions, and he had a million helpful answers. I can’t recommend them enough!
					
Sherry Tsai
4/19/2023
				It took quite some time to find my dream car and I appreciate Matt for sticking it out. It's quite amazing the amount of detail is on the auction sheet about the condition of the car, so it was very easy to know what condition the cars are in. Of course, the auction sheets wouldn't have been much help if it wasn't for Matt walking me through all the Japanese.
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Sherry Tsai
4/19/2023

						It took quite some time to find my dream car and I appreciate Matt for sticking it out. It's quite amazing the amount of detail is on the auction sheet about the condition of the car, so it was very easy to know what condition the cars are in. Of course, the auction sheets wouldn't have been much help if it wasn't for Matt walking me through all the Japanese.
					
Ryan Schaffer
4/19/2019
				I personally worked with Mathew from Japan Car Direct and he was awesome! He always responded and answer any questions I had, just keep in mind that you will get your response in the middle of the night due to the time difference. They walk you through every step until you drive your vehicle away. Period....Planning to use them again very soon!
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Ryan Schaffer
4/19/2019

						I personally worked with Mathew from Japan Car Direct and he was awesome! He always responded and answer any questions I had, just keep in mind that you will get your response in the middle of the night due to the time difference. They walk you through every step until you drive your vehicle away. Period....Planning to use them again very soon!
					
Antonio Sevilla
4/19/2023
				Great experience. Extremely easy process and Kept me well informed. Highly recommend them if looking to purchase a vehicle from Japan.
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Antonio Sevilla
4/19/2023

						Great experience. Extremely easy process and Kept me well informed. Highly recommend them if looking to purchase a vehicle from Japan.
					
Derek Rucker
4/19/2022
				My sales rep at JCD, Taylor, was amazing. He was quick to get me auction info, provided me good insights on possible price points, and was ready to answer any questions all the way through the process. The import was painless and the car is great. I will 100% use them again in the future!
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Derek Rucker
4/19/2022

						My sales rep at JCD, Taylor, was amazing. He was quick to get me auction info, provided me good insights on possible price points, and was ready to answer any questions all the way through the process. The import was painless and the car is great. I will 100% use them again in the future!
					
Grant Kirby
4/19/2020
				After ordering my minivan from Mathew and the folks at JCD, I will definetely use them again. Took three months to get the van but I am on the other side of the world. Van arrived in better condition than I expected although battery was dead and gas was extremely low. Other than that, the documents were sent to me promptly and the process of registering was seamless with the supplied documents. Thank you Matt and team and I look forward to working with you in the future!
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Grant Kirby
4/19/2020

						After ordering my minivan from Mathew and the folks at JCD, I will definetely use them again. Took three months to get the van but I am on the other side of the world. Van arrived in better condition than I expected although battery was dead and gas was extremely low. Other than that, the documents were sent to me promptly and the process of registering was seamless with the supplied documents. Thank you Matt and team and I look forward to working with you in the future!
					
Allan Thomas
4/19/2019
				Amazing people to work with. Answered any question I could think of and never left me hanging in during the entire process. I was always kept in the loop. Matt and his team are superb in every way. From picking my car out at auction to picking it up at port they were always there and now I have great little cappuccino to drive around now! I will be using them again to bring in another car in the near future that's for sure.
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Allan Thomas
4/19/2019

						Amazing people to work with. Answered any question I could think of and never left me hanging in during the entire process. I was always kept in the loop. Matt and his team are superb in every way. From picking my car out at auction to picking it up at port they were always there and now I have great little cappuccino to drive around now! I will be using them again to bring in another car in the near future that's for sure.
					
Lee Skinner
4/19/2018
				I cannot recommend scott, matt and the japancardirect team enough for importing vehicles. From initial contact right through until the process of collecting the vehicle from Bristol docks they have guided me step by step to make the entire process as easy as buying a vehicle in the uk. I have now imported 4 vehicles with these guys help including a 6.5 metre Winnebago!!! I would not use anyone else for my importing needs and their friendly helpful manner will make what can seem like a daunting task simple and an easily accessible market for high grade vehicles. Thanks guys and I hope to spend many more years importing vehicles through you. 👍👍👍
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Lee Skinner
4/19/2018

						I cannot recommend scott, matt and the japancardirect team enough for importing vehicles. From initial contact right through until the process of collecting the vehicle from Bristol docks they have guided me step by step to make the entire process as easy as buying a vehicle in the uk. I have now imported 4 vehicles with these guys help including a 6.5 metre Winnebago!!! I would not use anyone else for my importing needs and their friendly helpful manner will make what can seem like a daunting task simple and an easily accessible market for high grade vehicles. Thanks guys and I hope to spend many more years importing vehicles through you. 👍👍👍
					
Kevin Medina
10/10/2024
				Thank you to Kayoko and staff at Japan Car Direct. This was my first time importing a vehicle from another country. The were always there to answer my questions and concerns and be there every step of the way. They made the process super easy. I definitely would go through Japan Car Direct again for my next vehicle purchase! It's amazing how much cheaper, low mileage, and better condition Japanese vehicles are to their American counter-parts. I highly recommend!
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Kevin Medina
10/10/2024

						Thank you to Kayoko and staff at Japan Car Direct. This was my first time importing a vehicle from another country. The were always there to answer my questions and concerns and be there every step of the way. They made the process super easy. I definitely would go through Japan Car Direct again for my next vehicle purchase! It's amazing how much cheaper, low mileage, and better condition Japanese vehicles are to their American counter-parts. I highly recommend!
					
Raphael Sanchez
4/19/2017
				I was introduced to Japan Car Direct (JCD) through a friend that imported his own Kei truck. Prior to me reaching out to JCD, I researched many other online buyers of JDM cars for many years and came away very disappointed for various reasons: their buyer's fee or fees were ridiculously high; the price of their cars were ridiculously high; they seemed ambivalent about my needs; their English was not strong; the selection of their cars were very limited and/or their stock was full of cars that had been there for months, if not years. Most importantly, I had no confidence they were acting on my behalf. JCD was completely different. Since July of 2016, I have purchased 8 vehicles from JCD. They guided me and advised me as to which cars were solid, roadworthy, and mechanically sound. There were cars that I really really wanted and they advised me numerous times to pass on them because of their condition and I know they were right. I have purchased cars that I was able to re-sell with confidence and were in amazing shape. Most exceeded my expectations. They care and they are by my side at every step of the process. Raphael Sanchez Your review will be posted publicly on the web. Learn more
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Raphael Sanchez
4/19/2017

						I was introduced to Japan Car Direct (JCD) through a friend that imported his own Kei truck. Prior to me reaching out to JCD, I researched many other online buyers of JDM cars for many years and came away very disappointed for various reasons: their buyer's fee or fees were ridiculously high; the price of their cars were ridiculously high; they seemed ambivalent about my needs; their English was not strong; the selection of their cars were very limited and/or their stock was full of cars that had been there for months, if not years. Most importantly, I had no confidence they were acting on my behalf. JCD was completely different. Since July of 2016, I have purchased 8 vehicles from JCD. They guided me and advised me as to which cars were solid, roadworthy, and mechanically sound. There were cars that I really really wanted and they advised me numerous times to pass on them because of their condition and I know they were right. I have purchased cars that I was able to re-sell with confidence and were in amazing shape. Most exceeded my expectations. They care and they are by my side at every step of the process. Raphael Sanchez Your review will be posted publicly on the web. Learn more
					
Acute Autoworks
4/19/2021
				I can't recommend JCD enough. Mathew was a fantastic person to work with. As a newbie to the Japanese auctions, I was quite naïve and had far too many questions. Mathew was kind, knowledgeable, and patient through the entire process. My Minicab arrived last week and I am quite pleased. I would not hesitate to work with Japan Car Direct again in the future. Thank you Mathew!! Jay A.
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Acute Autoworks
4/19/2021

						I can't recommend JCD enough. Mathew was a fantastic person to work with. As a newbie to the Japanese auctions, I was quite naïve and had far too many questions. Mathew was kind, knowledgeable, and patient through the entire process. My Minicab arrived last week and I am quite pleased. I would not hesitate to work with Japan Car Direct again in the future. Thank you Mathew!! Jay A.
					
Sam Thomas
4/19/2018
				Great guys to do business with! Have been doing business with them for 8 months now and it has been fantastic!
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Sam Thomas
4/19/2018

						Great guys to do business with! Have been doing business with them for 8 months now and it has been fantastic!
					
Justin Marvel
4/19/2021
				Very pleased with my experience with JCD. Mat helped me with my purchase of a Honda Beat and its shipping to the port of Baltimore. Everything was seamless and I would (and already have) recommended this company to several friends.
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Justin Marvel
4/19/2021

						Very pleased with my experience with JCD. Mat helped me with my purchase of a Honda Beat and its shipping to the port of Baltimore. Everything was seamless and I would (and already have) recommended this company to several friends.
					
Jeff Cheok
4/19/2022
				10 stars for service! This was my first time importing, we used JPD on a recommendation from a friend and I was really blown away by the service which Andrew and Mathew provided. It was certainly a pleasure dealing with them, very professional and the communication was great. I'd be happy to recommend and use them again. Thanks team for my new Dad wagon!
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Jeff Cheok
4/19/2022

						10 stars for service! This was my first time importing, we used JPD on a recommendation from a friend and I was really blown away by the service which Andrew and Mathew provided. It was certainly a pleasure dealing with them, very professional and the communication was great. I'd be happy to recommend and use them again. Thanks team for my new Dad wagon!
					
Ryan Elway
4/19/2023
				The process was seamless and Mason at JCD was awesome. If you are looking at importing a vehicle I would definitely recommend them!
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Ryan Elway
4/19/2023

						The process was seamless and Mason at JCD was awesome. If you are looking at importing a vehicle I would definitely recommend them!
					
Muhammad Salman
5/29/2025
				Thanks Jake and Matt, highly recommended.. Recieved my car, prestine condition. Just the process is a bit time consuming but otherwise straightforward.. if you have any queries, they will reply promptly..
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Muhammad Salman
5/29/2025

						Thanks Jake and Matt, highly recommended.. Recieved my car, prestine condition. Just the process is a bit time consuming but otherwise straightforward.. if you have any queries, they will reply promptly..
					
Tannpants
4/19/2019
				Just purchased my second car through Japan Car Direct. Could not be more pleased with their customer service. Matt went above and beyond to help me find the right car. Translating countless auction sheets, messaging sellers, requesting vehicle inspections, putting up with me and my requests well after his time in the office, etc. I can happily and honestly say that I would recommend this company to anyone looking to purchase a car from Japan and that you will not be dissappinted. Very kind, helpful and professional. Can’t wait for vehicle number 3.
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Tannpants
4/19/2019

						Just purchased my second car through Japan Car Direct. Could not be more pleased with their customer service. Matt went above and beyond to help me find the right car. Translating countless auction sheets, messaging sellers, requesting vehicle inspections, putting up with me and my requests well after his time in the office, etc. I can happily and honestly say that I would recommend this company to anyone looking to purchase a car from Japan and that you will not be dissappinted. Very kind, helpful and professional. Can’t wait for vehicle number 3.
					
C Moore
4/19/2020
				The whole crew at JCD is awesome. Everything went just as they told me it would and on the time line expected. Thanks JCD!
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C Moore
4/19/2020

						The whole crew at JCD is awesome. Everything went just as they told me it would and on the time line expected. Thanks JCD!
					
Ben and Maggie O'Brien
4/19/2021
				Matt made importing a few mini trucks for our farm a breeze. Super easy to deal with and transparent with all the details involved in bidding and winning auctions, the import process, and everything in between.
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Ben and Maggie O'Brien
4/19/2021

						Matt made importing a few mini trucks for our farm a breeze. Super easy to deal with and transparent with all the details involved in bidding and winning auctions, the import process, and everything in between.
					
Todd Fitch
4/19/2020
				Thanks to Mat and the crew at Japan Car Direct who got me a 94 Mitsuoka Viewt through a dealer. This was my first car from Japan, it was dedinitely easier than expected. I plan to buy another car in about a year
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Todd Fitch
4/19/2020

						Thanks to Mat and the crew at Japan Car Direct who got me a 94 Mitsuoka Viewt through a dealer. This was my first car from Japan, it was dedinitely easier than expected. I plan to buy another car in about a year
					
Frey
10/19/2023
				Had a great experience with Mason! Thanks again.
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Frey
10/19/2023

						Had a great experience with Mason! Thanks again.
					
My Name
4/19/2020
				I'm giving Mathew and his crew five stars for excellent service, and for delivering what they promised. I am a first-time importer for a van I will use myself (no resale). Mathew took me through the selection process, helped steer me away from potentially bad deals, and communicated regularly once I had selected my vehicle. He took me through the export process, and recommended Armin at EasyISF to help with the import process. I was able to track my van across the ocean, and Armin helped me work through customs clearance up through the day I picked up my tiny van. Sometimes you have to trust people and this time I picked the correct people to trust; both with my funds being wired to Japan and with trusting that Mathew and his crew had my best interests in mind. I am a very satisfied customer and I strongly recommend Japan Car Direct for your import experience. They delivered exactly what they promised.
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My Name
4/19/2020

						I'm giving Mathew and his crew five stars for excellent service, and for delivering what they promised. I am a first-time importer for a van I will use myself (no resale). Mathew took me through the selection process, helped steer me away from potentially bad deals, and communicated regularly once I had selected my vehicle. He took me through the export process, and recommended Armin at EasyISF to help with the import process. I was able to track my van across the ocean, and Armin helped me work through customs clearance up through the day I picked up my tiny van. Sometimes you have to trust people and this time I picked the correct people to trust; both with my funds being wired to Japan and with trusting that Mathew and his crew had my best interests in mind. I am a very satisfied customer and I strongly recommend Japan Car Direct for your import experience. They delivered exactly what they promised.
					
Eric Southerland
7/19/2023
				Awesome experience working with Taylor, he was extremely helpful and patience. It was my first time exporting a vehicle and he walked me through step by step and didn't mind answering all my millions of questions. I probably looked at 100+ different trucks and Taylor was instrumental in helping me make informed decisions on which trucks I should try to bid on and which ones I should probably avoid. I ended up purchasing three mini-trucks, one for myself and two other family members. We love them!!!! Great for working around the farm or yard, hunting, taking to the mountains and cruising the back mountain roads or just a daily commuter as I use mine for. If you are looking to import any vehicle from Japan, I would highly recommend the friendly and knowledgeable staff at JCD.
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Eric Southerland
7/19/2023

						Awesome experience working with Taylor, he was extremely helpful and patience. It was my first time exporting a vehicle and he walked me through step by step and didn't mind answering all my millions of questions. I probably looked at 100+ different trucks and Taylor was instrumental in helping me make informed decisions on which trucks I should try to bid on and which ones I should probably avoid. I ended up purchasing three mini-trucks, one for myself and two other family members. We love them!!!! Great for working around the farm or yard, hunting, taking to the mountains and cruising the back mountain roads or just a daily commuter as I use mine for. If you are looking to import any vehicle from Japan, I would highly recommend the friendly and knowledgeable staff at JCD.
					

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Trucks from Japan

By:: David Shao

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Aug

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Best Kei Cars to Import to the US in 2026

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The kei car market has exploded in the US. What started as a niche hobby for JDM enthusiasts a few years ago is now a full-blown movement, with kei trucks on farms, kei vans at food festivals, and kei sports cars at weekend car meets from coast to coast. If you have been researching which [...]

Kei Car Import Costs by Country: 2026

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By:: Purple Fire

3
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If you’re researching how much it costs to import a car from Japan, you’re probably looking for a single set number. The honest answer is that your total landed cost depends on where you live, how you ship the vehicle, and which kei you choose. A Suzuki Carry destined for Vancouver will cost differently than [...]

Trucks from Japan

Trucks from Japan: What You Can Import and How It Works

Trucks from Japan range from 660cc kei mini trucks to cab-over commercial flatbeds to factory 4×4 pickups built for decades of hard use. We buy them all at Japanese dealer auctions and ship them to buyers all over the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New […]

Best Kei Cars to Import to the US in 2026

The kei car market has exploded in the US. What started as a niche hobby for JDM enthusiasts a few years ago is now a full-blown movement, with kei trucks on farms, kei vans at food festivals, and kei sports cars at weekend car meets from coast to coast. If you have been researching which […]

kei car import costs by country 2026

Kei Car Import Costs by Country: 2026

If you’re researching how much it costs to import a car from Japan, you’re probably looking for a single set number. The honest answer is that your total landed cost depends on where you live, how you ship the vehicle, and which kei you choose. A Suzuki Carry destined for Vancouver will cost differently than […]

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Looking to import a clean, low-mileage Japanese used car to Cyprus? You’re in luck — Japan Car Direct now offers seamless direct shipping to both Limassol and Larnaca, the two Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ports on this sun-drenched Mediterranean island. In this article, we dispel […]

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